Autodesk (ADSK) to Release Earnings on Thursday

Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) is projected to announce its Q4 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, February 26th. Analysts expect Autodesk to post earnings of $2.63 per share and revenue of $1.9111 billion for the quarter. Autodesk has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.180-10.250 EPS and its Q4 2026 guidance at 2.590-2.67 EPS. Interested persons may visit the the company’s upcoming Q4 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, November 25th. The software company reported $2.67 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.50 by $0.17. Autodesk had a return on equity of 52.06% and a net margin of 16.09%.The firm had revenue of $1.85 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.81 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $2.17 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 18.0% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Autodesk to post $6 EPS for the current fiscal year and $7 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Autodesk Stock Performance

ADSK stock opened at $229.74 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $48.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.52, a PEG ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 1.45. Autodesk has a twelve month low of $216.01 and a twelve month high of $329.09. The company has a quick ratio of 0.82, a current ratio of 0.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.86. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $270.62 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $293.12.

Institutional Trading of Autodesk

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Autodesk in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Autodesk during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc purchased a new stake in Autodesk in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new position in shares of Autodesk in the 4th quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, iSAM Funds UK Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Autodesk during the third quarter worth $46,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.24% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Autodesk

Here are the key news stories impacting Autodesk this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Autodesk reportedly is investing $200 million in spatial AI model creator World Labs — a strategic move that strengthens its AI and generative-design capabilities, supporting longer-term product differentiation and revenue expansion potential. Autodesk invests $200M in spatial AI model creator World Labs: report
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo trimmed its price target from $380 to $365 but kept an Overweight rating — the lower target slightly tempers upside expectations while the maintained positive rating signals continued conviction in ADSK’s growth story (the revised PT still implies meaningful upside vs current levels). Wells Fargo adjusts price target on Autodesk to 365 from 380, maintains overweight rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Benzinga/other outlets compiled views from multiple analysts (13 analysts) — coverage remains mixed but broadly constructive, keeping ADSK on analysts’ radars for growth from recurring-subscription revenue and AI investments. Watch for follow-up notes that could shift sentiment. Breaking Down Autodesk: 13 Analysts Share Their Views
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data released for mid-February is noisy/unclear (reported zeros/NaN), providing little reliable signal on bearish positioning; ignore raw figures until corrected filings arrive. Short interest update (source summary)
• Negative Sentiment: Headline coverage noted a pullback in ADSK shares on prior sessions (“stock sinks”) — short-term selling pressure can follow mixed macro data or short-term profit-taking after the recent run and remains a risk for volatility. Autodesk (ADSK) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlighting workforce cuts and related legal activity raises execution and reputational risks that could pressure sentiment if headlines escalate or lead to higher costs. Monitor any filings or company responses. From Workforce Cuts to Lawsuits: Autodesk Inc (ADSK)’s Bold Moves

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have commented on the stock. Robert W. Baird raised their target price on shares of Autodesk from $367.00 to $377.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $375.00 target price on shares of Autodesk in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Barclays lifted their target price on Autodesk from $385.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised Autodesk from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price objective for the company from $345.00 to $375.00 in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Finally, KeyCorp restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Autodesk in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Autodesk currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $364.68.

Autodesk Company Profile

Autodesk, Inc (NASDAQ: ADSK) is a software company that develops design and creation tools for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries. Headquartered in San Rafael, California, the company was founded in 1982 and is best known for pioneering CAD (computer-aided design) software. Autodesk sells products and services to a global customer base, including architects, engineers, contractors, product designers, and content creators.

The company’s product portfolio includes industry-standard design and modeling applications such as AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Fusion 360, Maya and 3ds Max, as well as cloud-based collaboration and project management platforms like BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud.